[RamRoss]

Yes---I will agree that GWB is a msster politician, but how do you define someone who cooperates in trashing the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution as a great American? In his 1966 book, TRAGEDY AND HOPE (still available in some libraries) professor Carroll Quigley examined the role of the Power-Elite, and offered some valuable strategic advice: Disdaining the idea that "The two political parties should represent opposed ideas and policies," Quigley insisted that "the two parties should be almost identitcal, so that the American people can 'throw the rascals out' at any election without leading to any profound or extensive shifts in policy." When the electorate grows weary of one of the Establishment parties, Quigley continued, "it should be able to replace it , every four years if necessary, by the other party, which . . . will still pursue, with new vigor, approximately the same basic policies." "Campaign finance reform" is a vital element in Quigley's formula for creating a self-perpetuating political cartel.

[Kakaze]

" "The two political parties should represent opposed ideas and policies," Quigley insisted that "the two parties should be almost identitcal, so that the American people can 'throw the rascals out' at any election without leading to any profound or extensive shifts in policy." When the electorate grows weary of one of the Establishment parties, Quigley continued, "it should be able to replace it , every four years if necessary, by the other party, which . . . will still pursue, with new vigor, approximately the same basic policies." "Campaign finance reform" is a vital element in Quigley's formula for creating a self-perpetuating political cartel. "

Just thought it should be repeated....perhaps even heard over the cheerleaders here.

The fact that Quigley's, "premonition", exactly mirrors todays political scene, will be lost on the "dubya" can do no wrong crowd, is a shame. Nice to see though that some freepers still think independantly and can provide literate examples of what this country faces.

[The Wizard]

this was not trashing of the first amendment, it was effective use of the other side to do your bidding....all the unconstitutional parts will be struck down, and GWB will assist in that